Position Summary:
Position manages the daily activities of the procurement of raw materials, parts, equipment and operating supplies required for production of the Division's products. Responsible for embracing and driving lean enterprise systems throughout the procurement process.

The Sourcing/Commodity Manager will be responsible for providing ongoing commodity market analysis and sourcing analysis.

Essential Functions:
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Manages the activities of the Division's purchases of raw materials, supplies, equipment or services. Identifies raw material requirements from production specifications, operational schedules and engineering quality requirements. Determines the most cost efficient and reliable materials needed for the manufacturing process.

Establishes preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations. Promotes and uses strategic suppliers.

Interviews, selects and negotiates with suppliers in response to material requirements/cost issues. Establishes procedures to leverage the company's position. Ensures purchasing strategy reflects the consistent utilization of local suppliers vs. Group strategic suppliers.

Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service as well as price.

Develops standard/automated re-order procedures. Will develop crisis management and supplier backup contingency programs.

Develops and benchmarks best practices among the Divisions suppliers and maintain accurate measurements and records for evaluation of suppliers.

Ensures purchases and capital expenditures are consistent with Division strategies and within department budgets.

Responsible for integrating the Division with electronic interfacing throughout the purchasing function.

Assist with supplier negotiations on new procurements or changes to existing purchase orders.


Qualifications:-Minimum of 5- 7 years purchasing

-4 year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred.

-Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.

-Must have functional understanding of cost accounting and adapt to practical application.

-Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand the electronic processing.

-Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.

Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.